(WKBN) – It’s officially ‘No Shave November’ – which means a lot of men are going to be ditching their razors and growing out their beards. And if it’s your first time taking part, here are some hygiene tips to keep in mind.
Doctor Jennifer Lucas, a dermatologist at Cleveland Clinic, says it’s important to remember that the skin under your beard still needs to be washed on a daily basis. You should also be using a moisturizer when you’re done. And while it may be tempting, try not to touch your beard as it’s growing in – otherwise you could risk spreading bacteria.
“You also want to make sure that your clippers, your razors, everything you’re using are clean. Bacteria live on this, so you want to make sure you’re cleaning that off really every five to seven days at least — just making sure that you’re not getting bacteria you are going to stick right back into your beard area,” Lucas said.
Lucas says if you notice your beard is coming in patchy or you’re not growing much hair at all, that is likely due to genetics. However, there are some medical conditions that could also play a role.
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